Many countries, like the United States, actually have regulations which forbid cyclists from riding on sidewalks. That puts you out in the road. Unfortunately, many drivers today are paying more attention to their car stereo and smartphone than they are to what is going on outside their vehicle. That means you need to take responsibility for your personal safety when you cycle … [Read more...]

One of the best ways to prevent your bike from being stolen, is to not advertise you have an expensive bike(s) in the first place. There are several ways to store bikes outside, but yet out of sight in your garden ranging in costs from very little money, that doesn’t do much for theft protection but does keep it out of sight and the weather, to sheds that cost a lot but do … [Read more...]

Sooner or later and if you ride long enough, you will suffer a road rash incident. Of course, road rash is the scraping off of the outer layer of skin called the epidermis and may extend down into the next layer called the dermis. While a road rash may not bleed a great deal, it is still painful due to damage to the nerve endings in those skin layers that were … [Read more...]

Learning the "Rules of the Road" is just as important for cyclists as drivers of motor vehicles. Your safety and the welfare of others is in your hands every time you jump on your bike and hit the road. How do you make and stay friends with other cyclists as well as drivers of motorized vehicles when you are biking on roadways? You do so by practicing established cycling … [Read more...]

Like other types of sports, having the correct gear not only makes the sport more enjoyable but also safer. Cycling helmets are no different. Most of today’s helmets have to conform to certain safety standards. Common standards are found in the American, European and Australian cycling markets.While the basic function of cycling helmets is to protect your head and brain in … [Read more...]

With any type of exercise, it is important to warm up the muscles you are going to use. By doing so, the risk of an injury is greatly reduced. Warming up before a bike ride usually involves two steps, some cardio training and then dynamic stretching.CardioCardio exercising not only warms up the muscles you are going to use when biking, but it also gets your heart … [Read more...]

Why is core strength so crucial to biking? In the words of the ILoveBicycling.com website ..."A strong core will improve your technique, strength and stamina,
and complement everything you do."It's true. Excellent core strength is equated with overall fitness. If you participate in sports like football, basketball and rugby, you are taught to keep your eyes on your … [Read more...]

The key to comfortable riding in cold weather is to dress properly for it. Generally you want to start out being a little cold before you start riding. As your muscles warm up, so will the rest of your body. In the end, you’ll probably end up having to take clothes off, which leads us to our first tip – layering.LayeringThe whole idea of layering is to trap heat in … [Read more...]

Once the temperature gets up to the triple digits on the Fahrenheit scale, many cyclists stop riding. However, there are things anyone can do to stay fairly cool when cycling in hot weather.AcclimateThe body will adjust to riding in the heat, but you have to work up to it. It takes about two weeks for a person to fully acclimatize to a change in temperature and … [Read more...]

The real answer to how often you should take your bike in for maintenance depends on how much you ride. For most people, an annual checkup may be all their bike needs while riders that chalk up a lot of miles may need to bring in their bike twice a year. And of course take it in as needed if you suspect something is not right.For routine annual check-ups, experienced … [Read more...]